Determinative
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəˌtɪv/
Determinative (noun)
- A word or phrase that shows which thing is being talked about, like 'the' or 'this'.
Examples
- The word 'the' is a common determinative in English.
- In the sentence, 'some' acts as a determinative.
Common collocations: use a determinative, identify the determinative, determinative factor, determinative role, play a determinative role
Determinative (adjective)
- Having the power to decide or influence something strongly.
Examples
- The weather was a determinative factor in our decision to cancel the picnic.
- Cost can be a determinative element in choosing a product.